Real Madrid Dominates Hapoel, Nears EuroLeague Final Four
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Real Madrid dominated Hapoel Tel Aviv with a 102-75 victory, bringing them to the brink of the EuroLeague Final Four.
- Usman Garuba and Facundo Campazzo delivered standout performances, compensating for the absence of Walter Tavares.
- Hapoel struggled, particularly after Vasilije Micic fouled out, and will play the next game in Bulgaria due to security concerns in Israel.
Real Madrid stands on the cusp of the EuroLeague Final Four after a commanding 102-75 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv. The Spanish giants showcased their resilience and depth, overcoming the absence of key player Walter Tavares, who is sidelined with an injury sustained in the previous game. His absence was masterfully filled by Usman Garuba, who delivered an exceptional performance with 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 22 efficiency points in just 20 minutes.
Karaliลกkasis klubas namuose 102:75 (24:21, 16:21, 33:20, 29:13) sutrypฤ Tel Avivo โHapoelโ.
The backcourt was once again led by the brilliant Facundo Campazzo, who poured in 23 points, dished out 6 assists, and achieved an impressive 30 efficiency points. His offensive prowess, alongside contributions from others, allowed Real Madrid to overcome a tight first half where Hapoel held a slim two-point lead. However, a dominant third quarter, including a 14-4 run, saw Real Madrid seize control and build a significant advantage.
Jฤฏ fantastiลกkai pavadavo Usmanas Garuba, kuris per 20 minuฤiลณ pelnฤ 13 taลกkลณ (6/9 dvit.), atkovojo 9 kamuolius ir surinko 22 naudingumo balus.
Hapoel's challenge was further hampered by the foul trouble and eventual disqualification of their star player, Vasilije Micic. The Israeli team struggled to contain Real Madrid's offensive onslaught in the second half, with the deficit ballooning to as much as 27 points. The series now shifts to Botevgrad, Bulgaria, for the next potentially decisive game, as Hapoel cannot host matches in Israel. This victory underscores Real Madrid's strong campaign and their determination to secure a place in the Final Four.
Nuostabus ir vฤl buvo Facundo Campazzo โ 23 taลกkai (5/5 dvit.,4/7 trit.), 6 rezultatyvลซs perdvimai ir 30 naudingumo balลณ.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.